Setiaji shared with over 100 city leaders at the Summit how Jakarta is using open government and Big Data to help its city managers make more informed decisions. HackJakarta, which Setiaji is leading, is the first time that the city is opening up over 50 datasets in machine readable format and a crucial initiative as Indonesia is co-chairing the Open Government Partnership.
Internet-based cellular phones are becoming increasingly popular among Indonesians for daily communication, job- and business-related purposes.
The speed, efficiency and practical reasons have driven more Indonesians to use Internet-based cellular phones even though most companies still prefer to use fixed Internet access.
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According to Deputy Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama, the e-catalog system aims to remove redundant and inefficient procurement processes.
“By having the new system in place, we can simplify the bureaucratic procurement processes and improve transparency in our dealings with contractors and suppliers,” he said.
Before the amendments to the 1945 Constitution, the president was obligated to work in compliance with the State Policy Guidelines (GBHN), established by the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), as the reference for all government programs during the five-year tenure.
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“What should we say if parliament does not want? We also cannot suppress Regional Working Unit (SKPD) to follow our procedures,” said Basuki, to reporters at City Hall, Tuesday (10/22).
Besides e-budgeting system, parliament is also not yet discussing bylaw related with One-Roof Integrated Service (PTSP) and goods procurement through e-catalog system.
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